Universal Design for Learning (UDL)


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What is UDL?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing educational environments that enable all learners, regardless of ability, to gain knowledge and skills. This is accomplished by reducing barriers to the curriculum and providing support for learning.

This is accomplished through Multiple Pathways:

  1. Equitable Curriculum
  2. Flexible Curriculum
  3. Simple and Intuitive Instruction
  4. Multiple Means of Presentation
  5. Success-Oriented Curriculum
  6. Appropriate Level of Student Effort
  7. Appropriate Environment for Learning

To learn more about these principals and how to use them watch this video:








This webpage will address four different areas of the UDL principles:
  • UDL impact on curriculum. This page provides four annotated articles, with links to the original article, that looks at the considerations teachers have to make when implementing UDL Principles in the classroom.

  • Technology In A POHI Art Room delivers a "how-to" approach in accommodating the Universal Design for Learning. It also looks at the Federal Regulations which mandate that schools make necessary accommodations for students with special needs.

  • Organizations provides links for organizations which can help educate on what Universal Design for Learning is and how to implement the techniques in the classroom.

  • Assistive Technologies. This page provides annotated links to articles that explain assistive technologies for students with learning disabilities and the intersection of assistive technologies and UDL.